Election results for Failsworth West

 Labour Win John Battye was elected with a majority of 20%. A total of 3911 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 58% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
John Battye	Labour	2062	53%	Newly elected	n/a
Neil Stephen Cartridge	Conservative	1285	33%	Not elected	n/a
Phil Renold	Liberal Democrats	564	14%	Not elected	n/a